Day: May 1, 2013

Wildlife Advocates Call For Endangered Species Status for Wolverine

The US Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposal to give wolverines the less-protective “threatened” status and failure to designate critical habitat ignore the scientific evidence and fall short of what is necessary to avoid extinction Helena, MT–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013.  Today, the Western Environmental Law Center (WELC) called on the U.S. Fish[Read More…]

Despite Court Order to Make EC Available for Women of All Ages, FDA Approves Plan B One-Step Only for Women 15 Years Old and Older

New drug approval only applies to one brand of emergency contraception, ignores clear and challenging barriers for women of all ages NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013.  Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Plan B One-Step to be sold over-the-counter and without a prescription to women ages 15 and[Read More…]

Access to Medical Marijuana for Patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in New Mexico is Protected

In a Surprise Move, the New Mexico Department of Health Announced that PTSD will Remain a Qualifying Condition Drug Policy Alliance will Continue to Call on the Martinez Administration to Support Access to Medical Marijuana SANTA FE, NM–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013.  After months of deliberation, yesterday, the New Mexico Department of[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Sues Carterville Auto Dealer

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a Carterville-based auto dealership for deceptive sales tactics. Madigan’s lawsuit, filed today in Williamson County Circuit Court, alleges that Kevin Darnell and his company RTO Auto Sales sold used cars “as is” and falsely promised either that the[Read More…]

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on House Committee’s Passage of Comprehensive Pension Reform

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement following today’s House Committee vote to enact comprehensive pension reform that will stabilize the pension systems, eliminate the unfunded liability, and preserve the pensions of hard-working state employees and teachers. More than a year ago, the governor proposed a comprehensive[Read More…]

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